Star told Amella where Liam was currently staying; ie, at a large hotel nearby. "It would be a lot better to go and call on him," she said. "Liam doesn't have a mobile phone; he doesn't really trust modern technology."

Amella had some misgivings about visiting a Vampire alone, but she reckoned Star wouldn't have gone looking for Liam's help if she didn't think he was trustworthy. Amella thus told Star she was going and went to find a bus to Liam's hotel.

~~~

Once there, Amella slipped in through the back, bypassing irritating staff, and knocked on Liam's door.

I mean a weapon you hold. You have a gun, Tanith has a sword... I want a stick.~ Valkyrie CainIll buy you a stick for Christmas.- Skulduggery Pleasant

Liam didn't say for Amella to come in; he opened the door himself. He obviously hadn't expected to see her there, and it showed.

*meanwhile*

The Grand Master was starting to get annoyed at the group's interference in his plans. The plan to assassinate the British Prime Minister had failed, and now he could not send another to try for a while, as the Prime Minister and those around him would be on their guard. He would have to strike elsewhere.

There were, as well as the Grand Master's three main assassins, several spies who worked for him, bringing him news, rumours and messages. One such spy brought the Grand Master an interesting piece of news regarding a possible assassin to be recruited to the cause. He immediately called Karin, Arkady and Angel to a meeting to discuss this.

Amella gave Liam the kind of evil grin that would have anybody who was not a Vampire slightly worried. She quickly explained that she needed Jill's contact details in order to get access to the British files, so that they could learn more about the Assassin who had been sent to murder the Prime Minister, and all other relevant information.

I mean a weapon you hold. You have a gun, Tanith has a sword... I want a stick.~ Valkyrie CainIll buy you a stick for Christmas.- Skulduggery Pleasant